Vicky Lynn Pahl, 69, of Pretty Prairie, died September 27, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. She was born February 7, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Melvin L. and Joyce E. (Strawn) Herrell.
Vicky graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1974 and received her bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary of the Plains College in 1978. She was a grade school teacher for over 35 years, most of those with USD 311 in Pretty Prairie, retiring in 2015. Vicky enjoyed attending theater productions and Hutchinson Community Concerts. But most of all, her world revolved around her grandchildren and attending their activities. Vicky was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in South Hutchinson.
On August 11, 1979, she married John H. Pahl, in Dodge City. He survives.
Also surviving are: her children, Charles Pahl (Rachel) of Topeka, Jessica Tercero of Pretty Prairie, Benjamin Pahl (Jade) of Goddard; grandchildren, Liam and Oliva Pahl, Mykenzie and Mykayla Tercero, Reese and Ellie Pahl; siblings, Joseph Herrell, Greg Herrell, Teresa Frieb (Dan), Doug Herrell, Brent Herrell (Brandi), Sara Brubaker (Ron); her beloved Miniature Yorkie, Roxie; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Vicky was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Richardo Tercero.
Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025, both at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple, South Hutchinson, with Father Eric Weldon officiating. Burial will follow in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Castleton.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice House in Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.